2000
#59,453
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 318
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.12
Very Rare Last name
Centrone
An Italian surname derived from "cento" meaning hundred, possibly denoting an occupation or status.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 390 Americans carry the last name Centrone. That puts it at #63,405 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 878,857 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Centrone surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
390
1 in 878,857
Census rank
#63,405
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
340
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 340 bearers of the surname Centrone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 63405th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Centrone, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Centrone
The surname CENTRONE has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "cento," meaning "one hundred," which suggests that the name may have been associated with a particular area or community where a group of around a hundred families resided.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the CENTRONE surname can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in historical records from the region of Campania, located in southern Italy. The name was most prevalent in the areas surrounding the city of Naples, indicating that this may have been the epicenter from which the surname initially spread.
During the Renaissance period, the CENTRONE name gained further recognition when it was associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Antonio CENTRONE, a prominent Italian painter who lived between 1490 and 1555. His works, which included frescoes and altarpieces, can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy, serving as a testament to the artistic legacy of the CENTRONE family.
Another historically significant individual bearing the CENTRONE surname was Giovan Battista CENTRONE, a 17th-century Italian architect and engineer. Born in Naples in 1625, CENTRONE made significant contributions to the architectural landscape of his hometown, designing several churches and public buildings that still stand today.
In the realm of literature, the CENTRONE name was carried by Gianfranco CENTRONE, an Italian novelist and playwright who lived from 1915 to 1992. His works, which explored themes of social commentary and human relationships, earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated following among Italian readers.
Moving into more recent history, the CENTRONE surname was also borne by Carlo CENTRONE, an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament in the late 20th century. Born in 1938, CENTRONE was known for his advocacy of civil rights and his efforts to promote social justice.
While these are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the CENTRONE surname throughout history, the name's legacy extends far beyond these specific instances. The enduring presence of the CENTRONE name across various regions of Italy and its association with a diverse range of professions and accomplishments serve as a testament to its rich cultural and historical significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Centrone
Among Census respondents with the surname Centrone, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Centrone bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Centrone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.6% · 308
- Hispanic or Latino6.2% · 21
- Two or more races2.4% · 8
- Black or African American0.6% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Centrone
Centrone appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#59,017
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 343
+25 bearers (+7.9%)
Per 100,000 0.12
Rank movement Up 436 places
2020
#63,405
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 340
-3 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 4,388 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #59,453 | 318 | 0.12 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #59,017 | 343 | 0.12 | +25 bearers (+7.9%) | Up 436 places |
| 2020 | #63,405 | 340 | 0.11 | -3 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 4,388 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Centrone surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,017 | #63,405 | -7.4% |
| Count | 343 | 340 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.12 | 0.11 | -5.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Centrone bearers went from 343 to 340 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 4,388 positions in the national ranking, going from #59,017 to #63,405.
FAQ
Centrone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Centrone?
Name Census estimates that about 390 living Americans carry the surname Centrone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 878,857 residents.
How common is Centrone?
Centrone ranks #63,405 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 340 people with the surname Centrone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (390), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.11 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.11 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Centrone.
Has Centrone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Centrone went from 343 recorded bearers to 340. That is a decrease of 3 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #59,017 to #63,405.
What does the Census say about the background of Centrone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Centrone, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Two or More Races (2.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Centrone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.6% (308 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Centrone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.6%), Hispanic (6.2%), Two or More Races (2.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Centrone (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Centrone mean?
An Italian surname derived from "cento" meaning hundred, possibly denoting an occupation or status. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Centrone (0.11 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Centrone?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.